Mobi Garden TALO X-FLEX™ BACKPACKING TENT

Mobi Garden TALO X-FLEX™ BACKPACKING TENT

$199.00
Sale price  $199.00 Regular price 
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Mobi Garden TALO X-FLEX™ BACKPACKING TENT

$199.00
Sale price  $199.00 Regular price 

X-Speed-Flex integrated sleeve construction pitches inner and outer in two steps — the fly is already in place before the inner tent rises, keeping the sleep surface dry during setup. Asymmetric tarp vestibule extends one side of the fly into covered cook and gear space, supported by trekking poles already on trail. 150D Polyester Ripstop floor, 4,000mm HH. 3 lb 15 oz (1.8 kg) minimum weight, 2P.

Best Use
Backpacking, Entry-level backpacking
Performance
3 Seasons
Packed Weight
4.4 lbs | 2.00 Kg
Packed Size
"15.7 x 5.9 x 5.9 in | 40 x 15 x 15 cm"

The trail to Taklung Monastery follows the valley floor northeast of Lhasa. Eric, one of our tent designers, arrived in afternoon drizzle after a full day's approach. What he noticed was not the main hall — it was the entrance portico: a cantilevered roof extending outward from the facade, wide enough to shelter a dozen pilgrims before they stepped inside. A transitional space. Dry ground between the outside world and the sanctuary within.
The TALO is built around that same principle. The integrated inner-outer sleeve construction means the inner tent never sees rain during pitch — the fly is already in place before the inner is raised. The asymmetric tarp extends the principle further: a covered transitional space between trail and sleep, held up by the trekking poles already in your hands.
TALO carries the design language of Mobi Garden's Hengduan backpacking series into three-season, below-treeline terrain — the conditions that make up the majority of nights most people actually spend outside. The X-FLEX™ system requires no prior technique — the integrated sleeve construction sequences the pitch without instruction.

Features

X-Speed-Flex integrated sleeve

Fly and inner tent pitch as a single assembly in two steps; inner sleep surface maintains zero rain contact throughout the setup sequence.

Asymmetric tarp vestibule

Fly extends on one side into covered cook and gear space; supported by trekking poles carried on approach, no additional hardware required.

30 mph (13.5 m/s) wind-tested

X-cross sleeve geometry calibrated for three-season below-treeline conditions: valley floors, forest sites, and sheltered above-treeline camps.

CompWeave™ Ripstop fly, 2,000mm HH

Nylon-polyester composite with abrasion resistance above equivalent-weight pure nylon; weld-bonded seam construction.

150D Polyester Ripstop floor, 4,000mm HH

Abrasion resistance sufficient for most backcountry surfaces without a footprint; a footprint is available separately for extended floor longevity.

68D Polyester / Nanomesh canopy

Higher-denier inner fabric at floor-contact zones with Nanomesh ventilation panel overhead; greater abrasion resistance at high-use entry points.

3 lb 15 oz (1.8 kg) minimum weight, 2P

Packs to 15.7×5.9×5.9 in (40×15×15 cm).

Capacity
3P
Weight
1.83 KG / 4 LBS
Seasons
3

Dimensions

Imperial Metric
IMPERIAL
Packed Weight 2.23kg
Packed Size 36*14*15cm
Minimum Weight 1.8kg
METRIC
Packed Weight 4 lb 15 oz
Packed Size 14.2*5.5*5.9 inch
Minimum Weight 4 lb 1 oz
FIY WATERPROOENEC
2000mm
SETUP ARCHITECTUIRE
X-SpeedFlex™
FLOOR WATERPROOFNES
4000mm
WIND TENNEL TEST
30mile/hr 13.5m/s

FAQS

How does X-Speed-Flex differ from ExoSpeedFlex on the EXO-FLEX™ tents?

Both systems keep the inner tent dry during setup, but via different mechanisms. ExoSpeedFlex deploys outer and inner as separate pieces — outer stands first, inner attaches inside it. X-Speed-Flex uses an integrated sleeve: fly and inner pitch as a single assembly, so the inner never rises independently into rain. X-Speed-Flex is the faster two-step sequence; ExoSpeedFlex offers more independent control of the two elements.

Do I need trekking poles to use the vestibule?

The asymmetric tarp vestibule is designed to be supported by trekking poles carried on approach — no additional hardware required. Without poles, the extended fly can be staked as a partial windbreak, but full overhead coverage for cooking and gear storage requires poles for vertical clearance.

Why is the TALO floor 150D when the EXO-FLEX™ series uses 20D?

TALO targets a wider range of surfaces, including sites where the 20D EXO-FLEX™ floor would require a footprint. The 150D Polyester Ripstop floor at 4,000mm HH provides abrasion resistance sufficient for most backcountry ground conditions without one. This contributes to TALO's higher minimum weight of 3 lb 15 oz (1.8 kg) vs. KAWA's 2 lb 13 oz (1.27 kg).

Are PFAS or flame retardants used in TALO materials?

No. All TALO X-FLEX™ PRO materials are non-PFAS and flame-retardant free.

When would I choose LUNTA PRO over an EXO-FLEX™ tent?

Both are fully freestanding and pitch on any surface without terrain anchoring. The primary difference is setup sequence and weather priority. ExoSpeedFlex deploys the outer shell first — the inner tent stays dry throughout setup, which matters on approaches where rain starts mid-pitch. LUNTA's X-pole inner-first freestanding dome is the simpler pitch sequence and better suits groups or conditions where setup speed is less critical than interior volume.

Why is the TALO floor 150D when the EXO-FLEX™ series uses 20D?

The 150D Polyester Ripstop floor at 4,000mm HH handles most backcountry surfaces — including rocky and abrasive ground — without a footprint. The 20D floors on EXO-FLEX™ tents are calibrated for lightweight alpine use and perform well on typical terrain; on sharp-rock or high-abrasion sites, a footprint extends floor life. TALO ships without a footprint by default; one is available separately for users who prioritize long-term floor durability over weight savings.

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